The Vienna Chapter of the Non-Aligned Movement wishes to thank the Director General, Mr. Yukiya Amano, for his report on the Verification and Monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015)as contained in document GOV/2015/53.

NAM reiterates its principled position that diplomacy and dialogue are the only way for a long term solution of Iran’s nuclear issue. NAM encourages all Member States to contribute positively to that effect.

NAM welcomes the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed between the Islamic Republic of Iran and EU3+3 in Vienna on 14 July 2015 (INFCIRC/887) and believes that it would contribute to a peaceful solution to Iran’s nuclear issue.

NAM notes that the Agency has an essential role to play in Verification and Monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in relation to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and therefore supports the Agency’s role in this regard.

NAM looks forward to the report of the Director General, as appropriate,on the implementation of nuclear-related measures of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, to the Board of Governors.